Key facts
- CUPE Local 4793 is demanding answers regarding layoffs at Villa Marconi.
- Five cleaning staff members were laid off from the Laundry and Environmental Services department.
- The union held an information picket outside the facility.
- The impacted workers are responsible for cleaning clothing, bedding, and linens for residents.
The union representing workers at Ottawa's Villa Marconi Long-Term Care Centre held an information picket outside the home on Friday morning. This action was taken to demand answers after the management of the home issued layoff notices to five staff members. The impacted staff, who are members of CUPE 4793, work in the Laundry and Environmental Services department. These workers are responsible for ensuring that clothing, bedding, and other linens are clean for the residents of the home. The union is seeking clarity on the reasons behind these layoffs, particularly in the context of upcoming Board elections.